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investiGaming is a publication of the Serious Game Design group in the Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media at Michigan State University, 2007-2009

This gateway is partially supported by grant 0631771 from the National Science Foundation.

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Investigaming tag: Media Literacy

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Hobbs, Renee; Rowe, Jonelle (2009)


Handbook of Research on Effective Electronic Gaming in Education

Synopsis:

Describes “My Pop Studio” and presents a model for assessing the impact of this program on learning that incorporates the dimensions of pleasure, a sense of mastery, participation in an online community, media literacy skills, and other outcomes for girls in this age group.

Keywords:

book, chapter, case study, middle school, media literacy

Full Text: No | Abstract: Yes


Ito, Mimi (2008)


in Beyond Barbie and Mortal Kombat: New Perspectives on Gender, Gaming, and Computing, edited by Yasmin Kafai, Carrie Heeter, Jill Denner, Jen Sun, MIT Press

Synopsis:

A description of Japanese gaming culture and trends.

Keywords:

book, chapter, Japan, gaming culture, gender inclusive, player type, Pokemon, npcs, media literacy

Full Text: Yes | Abstract: Yes | Highlights: Yes


Witkowski, Emma (2006)


EDU-ART

Synopsis:

Young women in Danish schools between the ages of 13 and 19, teachers, and computer technology laboratory leaders were interviewed about computer technology.

Keywords:

Denmark, case study, gender stereotypes, computer skills, IT careers, gaming culture, empowerment, self efficacy, high school, media literacy

Full Text: Yes | Abstract: Yes | Highlights: Yes